6 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

Science

11 h. ago I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.

Politics

20 h. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

Science

20 h. ago 'Superflu' rips through UK with hospitals declaring critical incidents

Hospitals have declared critical incidents and schools have been forced to bring back Covid-style “firebreak lockdowns” as a wave of mutant ‘super flu’ is spreading through the UK

Science

21 h. ago Government warns schools grappling with 'superflu' should only close in extreme circumstances as mutant strain spreads across Europe and more UK hospitals declare critical incidents

Headteachers are being told to consider the impact on education and wellbeing before an emergency shutdown due to the 'superflu' outbreak and to do their best to minimise disruption.

Events

43 h. ago Royal Stoke Hospital declares 'critical incident' and only attend if 'life

NHS Royal Stoke University Hospital has declared a "critical incident" after coming under "severe and sustained pressure" with an increased number of patients over the weekend

Politics